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Book Review: Switch
When the Heath brothers write, it should be obvious that everyone must read and follow their advice. Even people only remotely connected to the subject matter stand to benefit. Thus Made to Stick is a must-read for people who communicate ideas. Switch is similarly a must-read for people who want to change anything.
Reflection: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
I found the examined life in this book's approach and commentary.
Connect with Their Brains
A few days ago, Facebook told me about a good friend's newborn child.
The Thing Competitive Debate Teaches
I judged a debate tournament on Saturday. I enjoy debate because of the creativity bred by its constraints.
Two ideas for improving a presentation
Over the weekend, I talked about lobbying with a group of students at Liberty University. Together, we built a working definition of lobbying, discussed its strategy, and analyzed its tactics.
Planet Money on the GSEs
The folks at NPR's Planet Money have a good thing going. They describe complex financial subjects with ease. After listening to an episode, you can recall their helpful...
Analogies Should Help
As much as I love the argument to cut federal spending, this word picture doesn't make it any clearer:
How to Use Slides
The temptation when using Powerpoint is to create and display diagrams.
Nathanael's Reading
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